Singapore to build 5 power plants by 2031 as demand rises: Tan See Leng
Singapore plans to construct five new power plants by 2031. Minister Tan See Leng announced this plan on Monday to address rising electricity demand. These plants will increase the nation's generation capacity by 26 per cent. This expansion is the most significant energy infrastructure project the country has seen in decades. It aims to support industries like data centres and semiconductor manufacturing. The minister stated that expanding capacity is necessary to support economic growth.
Singapore will build five power plants by 2031, increasing the country's overall electricity generation capacity by 26 per cent as demand rises, Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng said on Monday (Oct 26).They will form part of Singapore's most significant energy infrastructure expansion in decades, as the country prepares for growing electricity needs from industries such as semiconductor manufacturing and data centres.Speaking at the Singapore Energy Lecture, Dr Tan said, "Simply put, the fastest megawatt will be the winning megawatt," highlighting the importance of expanding electricity generation capacity to support economic growth.New plants to boost power supply as demand risesThe Energy Market Authority (EMA) is also evaluating proposals for additional generation capacity from 2032, with the Government prepared to step in if necessary to ensure sufficient supply.To strengthen the power grid, seven new substations will be built by 2031 to support rising industrial demand in areas including Changi, Pasir Ris and Paya Lebar.